Agriculture courses

About Diploma In Agriculture (level 5) in Southern Institute of Technology

This course provides students with knowledge and appreciation of pasture and crop production and management; animal production, health and management; soil management; farm engineering and mechanisation; financial; business and marketing management; communication skills and personnel management.

This diploma is available full-time and is ideal for students who want to further their knowledge and agriculture career. This programme offers a pathway to either degree level study or management opportunities. In addition, it allows students to take advantage of new technological developments and farming ventures.

The diploma in agriculture has eight papers that are designed to provide students with knowledge and appreciation of pasture and crop production and management; animal production, health and management; soil management; farm engineering and mechanisation; financial; business and marketing management; communication skills and personnel management. This is done through an integration of practical training with theoretical knowledge, and presentation of reports based on farm operations. 

Course Content

Students will develop knowledge, skills and attitude to manage farms in a changing social, economic and technological environment. They can be found on farms, in rural-support industries and pursuing further education.

• Farm Management A

• Computing and Communication

• Plant Husbandry

• Soils and Soil Management

• Farm Management B

• Livestock Production

• Plant and Animal Health

• Engineering

Content includes:

• Farm Management A
• Computing and Communication
• Plant Husbandry
• Soils and Soil Management
• Farm Management B
• Livestock Production
• Plant and Animal Health
• Engineering

Career Opportunities

• Stock Manager
• Farm Manager

Students must have either:

• Gained University Entrance, or
• Completed a Level 4 Certificate in Agriculture, or 
• Be 20 years or age or over
• Successfully completed a Foundation Certificate in Agriculture at Taratahi

*Students must have completed a minimum of 12 months farm practical work experience, employment on a commercial farm or equivalent.

*Enquire with us about the Foundation Certificate in Agriculture.

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New Zealand Living Expenses

You'll require between $20,000 and $25,000 a year ($380–480 per week) for housing/rent, food, transportation, phone bills, internet usage, and entertainment, in addition to your tuition and insurance fees. The average living expense will be the same for everyone, regardless of their tuition or course price. Please keep in mind that these are only suggestions; the Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year including return travel or an additional $2,000.

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